Venezuela for vegan & vegetarian travelers
Venezuela
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Corn-based dishes, beans
Challenging Because: Cheese and meat are common
🥗 What to Eat
- Arepas (beans, plantain, avocado fillings)
- Pabellón vegano (vegetable version)
- Black beans
- Tostones (fried plantains)
🚫 Watch Out For
- Cheese (queso blanco)
- Meat added to beans
- Lard used in frying
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Spanish)
- I am vegetarian: Soy vegetariana/o
(soy veh-heh-tah-ree-AH-no) - No meat: Sin carne
(seen KAR-neh) - No cheese: Sin queso
(seen KAY-so)
🧭 Veggie Trip Tip
Arepas are your safest bet — always ask what fillings are available.
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